I was hesitant bc I'm really picky as to how I like my "not so authentic" Mexican food. My dad recommended this place to me bc of huge portions for under $10 and they're quick. I ordered the mushroom steak lunch special for $7.99. It's sliced steak with grilled onions and mushrooms topped with cheese dip and a side of rice and beans. I came at 12pm so was wondering how quick it'd be. Surprisingly I waited no more than 10 minutes for my food! It was absolutely delicious. I was able to eat all the meat but was hardly able to touch the sides bc I was stuffed. The meat wasn't chewy like most other Mexican restaurants and they actually didn't skimp on cheese! I definitely could've split the whole meal and had the rest for dinner. I took a star away bc my waiter didn't check on me after serving the food. Maybe he saw how I was scarfing it into my fat face so he assumed I was enjoying it lol. Idk but I still think it's polite to check. He only came back by to give my ticket. The busboy was very, very nice and asked me if I liked everything. I will definitely be coming back for lunch as I work right down the road. read more

Happy Mexican - Mushroom steak lunch special. A whole lot of food for $7.99! - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Today is my brother's 17th birthday and he wanted to eat at Happy Mexican. My mom and I got there first so we just sat on the patio because we didn't want to wait. It was nicely covered and had a good view. The special of the day was 2 for 1 small margaritas. My mom got the peach and I got raspberry. Please don't get the raspberry margarita...it was so nasty! My aunt even tried it once she got there and almost gaged. The peach was really good so I got that for my second one. The server was good. The waiter came back every few minutes to check on us and see if we needed anything. Once everyone got there, we ordered and it took no time for the food to come out. The dishes were okay. I think I felt that way because I have other Mexican restaurants that I love. It was a nice area to hang out with my family. Everyone did enjoy their food. The waiter was awesome about checking up on us. I love the patio. read more

Happy Mexican - 2 for 1 - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Service was fast and great. People were friendly. Food was delicious. And they gave you a lot too. Chips and cheese dip really hit the spot. I got the arroz con pollo. Never seen so much chicken on a plate. Couldn't be happier after having dinner here. read more

Happy Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The staff and drinks are never a bore. Margaritas made like no other. The atmosphere is fun and inviting. read more

Happy Mexican - Sangria Margarita. SO GOOD! - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I had the Margarita Special appetizer, which is fajitas with rice and cheese dip and it was excellent and a huge portion. My hubby had the Mexico's Tacos, two steak and two chicken, and he loved them. The salsa and sweet tea were good. Service was good. Only reason we didn't give them 5 stars is the chips are those thick typical ones and we prefer thinner ones. Overall, a great meal. We will be back. read more

No complaints. They always serve big jumbo size drinks. They know how grown men like me get down! Now watered down drinks! Just water me down with liquor and with the drunkies! read more

Happy Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Fantastic Food - Great Service My wife and I were looking for a good place for lunch recently - you know, some place we hadn't been and not the normal "fair" food. I had eaten at the Happy Mexican in downtown Memphis, so I thought this location might be good too - it was! We both enjoyed our food, especially the rice. The rice was moist, tender and not overcooked. She enjoyed her tacos, but didn't realize the "green sauce" she put on her tacos was not guacamole - it was quite "hot"! Except for that, she enjoyed her food. I was sooo glad that I picked the Chicken "Alambres" - it was fantastic! Of course, my rice was tasty as well. Now I've had fajittas with chicken, onions, peppers, etc - but adding the Chorizo sausage enhanced the flavor more than I expected - it was wonderful! Everything - from the rice to the meat, the vegetables - it was all well seasoned, well cooked, moist, tender and simply incredible. Oh, and since we got the Lunch Special, quite affordable as well. The only problem we had, only one mind you - there was so MUCH delicious food. We were quite full when we left. read more

We came for dinner and should have paid more attention to the notice on the entrance stating "Once you order your food, you have to pay for it"; and "If you ordered a drink, and did not like it, you still had to pay for it". I have no idea how the restaurant got to this point, but in hindsight, certainly casts a buyer beware. We were promptly seated, and asked for our beverage requests. We wanted the Top Shelf Margarita, but noted in the ingredients, a splash of Coca Cola. Unfamiliar with this style, we inquired about a sample to insure we liked it; but were advised they could not do that. So, not feeling lucky nor want to risk a premium drink, we settled for the house Margarita. When we ordered our meals, the menu once again reinforced what the restaurant could not do, and that was deliver Guacamole with the dishes that the menu suggested the dish came with. We ordered the Chicken Fajitas, and they were average, and a Chicken Chimichanga, average as well. We completed the meal with an order of Flan, that the restaurant used a Caramel Topping, instead of the regular cooked sugar as the sauce. Over all, a disappointing experience; we wanted to like this restaurant, but the Customer Service and Quality is lacking to make a return. read more

Happy Mexican - Chimichanga without the Cheese Sauce - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Customer Service review only....I order through Yelp today by the time I got to the the establishment which was a15 minute drive. The app said it was ready. I walked in and waited at the desk 3 to 4 minutes so someone could acknowledged me, they never did so I looked at a young lady I saw who was running her mouth with the other co workers on the left. She finally came over with an order that wasn't mines. She finally found it through there system and placed the order so I had to wait another 15 minutes more for them to make it . So I said can I have something to drink while I wait she said what some water? I said no I can drink that at home. I told her what I wanted she left and never came back. It's sad when you try and patronize certain places and they treat the customers who don't have to horribly. They were too busy running their mouths on the side instead of helping customers. The parking lot is pretty much empty on a Sunday which leaves me to believe others are displeased as well. When you go out of business because you think WE HAVE TO buy with you you will be sorry. And I didn't even get a sorry for the inconvenience. Pathetic read more

Went there around 5pm for an early meal. We wanted to sit outside, but whoever the genius architect was who designed the place put the patio seating on the western side where the hot blazing sun would bake anything. So we reluctantly went inside hoping the spacing was enough to keep us Covid-free. The hostess sat us and we looked at the menu on our phones. We waited long enough for our 3 year old to find the gum that was stuck under the table. After 10 minutes of waiting we had never seen a server, let alone been given water, drinks, or chips/salsa. When my wife went to the hostess stand to ask, she was too preoccupied with to-go orders to help. No idea what the food tastes. Actually, I couldn't even tell you what the water tastes like. We got up and went to another restaurant. I guess the 3 1/2 stars from others really was well earned. We had hoped the food would be good and that the reviews about service were just the occasional bad night. But maybe the management has some things to figure out about service. read more

This location is always crowded. A little concerned that the parking lot becomes an after hours hangout. The food came out quick, definitely not authentic but great service. read more

I was in this restaurant on 8/18/2020 The worst customer service I ever received there the food was cold and the waiter was past rude . I am not racist but there was a white couple that came in after we did they were waited on quickly and their order was piled so dam high and sizzling probably hotter than hell I know i should have complained but they dont t give a dam and act like they don't understand English never again will they get a dam dime if my hard earned money!!! I was there between the hours of 7-8 we shouldn't have gave him a dam tip !! Then had the nerve to say thank you I almost said b please !! read more

Always a favorite. Ordered margarita special and wings. Large portions and tasty food. I'll be back.

My meal was delicious and the service was great. The drinks were strong. There was no wait time

This might be our new favorite Mexican restaurant. The food had a lot of flavor and the margarita's were good. We enjoyed our visit and will be back! read more

Happy Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Happy Mexican is a Tex-Mex style restaurant that has been in Memphis for several years now. They have four locations throughout the city. The original is downtown. I used to go to happy hour quite regularly there about 6 years ago. Then later, I used to go to the one in East Memphis every Sunday for margaritas and wings. I love their wings. They are inexpensive and the hot sauce is served on the side. The price is $6.99 for 10, but you can double your order for only $3 more, which is what I do. On Sundays, you can get the Presidente Margarita for only $7.99. This one is strong. It's large, and super strong. Do not have too many of these. Saturday's special is the Ultimate Margarita for $7.99. It is also super strong (and delicious)! Lately, I have been visiting the one on Winchester, because it is near my current job. This visit was for a co-workers farewell party. I had a regular lime margarita. It was good for a plain frozen margarita. It is way better than some other Mexican restaurants in town that are not to be named here. And Monday, you get two for one margaritas, so I had two, naturally. Of course, you also get complimentary chips and salsa. I am going to start saying no, because they are too addictive! :) I also went for Cinco de Mayo. We sat on the patio, which is great especially in the spring. They had all of their top shelf margaritas on sale for $7.99. I had the Presidente. My favorite dip is the Margarita Dip, which is cheese dip with beef and pico de gallo. My favorite meal (which is actually under the appetizers) is the Margarita Special. It's fajita meat (beef, chicken, and shrimp) and vegetables on top of a bed of rice. Then it is all drizzled in cheese. Too good! I will definitely return to one of their four locations. This is my favorite tex-mex Mexican in Memphis. read more

If you're wondering why I walked out of your restaurant as soon as I sat down its because of that horrible hip hop music. If it weren't bad enough pumping out hip hop at the bar there was different hip hop going in the dining room opposing each other in contrast. I don't necessarily enjoy Mexican music either but it's what I expect in this type of place. What makes you think two different radio stations of rap music going together will make for an enjoyable experience? I am typing this review across the street at Taco Bell where the food may not be great but I got exactly what I expected. I gave three stars for the benefit of the doubt because I didn't get a chance to try the food which may or may not be good. Also the place looked really nice inside and out. There is a sign out front offering 15% off for Fed Ex employees. read more

Typical Tex Mex restaurant. Service is great! However the food itself is nothing amazing. You won't find authentic Mexican food here but for a quick work lunch or dinner it will do. You'll find on the menu the same things you will find at many other red mex places around the town or country. Nothing spectacular but for a quick meal not bad . read more

Happy Mexican - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Worst restaurant ever!!! Non English speaking servers and have the nerve to be rude. They charge for items left off the picture. My burrito came with white cheese and there wasn't any. After inquiring the server brought me some.later my reciept said 1.99$ guys it was a fast food restaurant ranch cup..small but 1.99$ when you left it off my food..the manager was angry and rude and apparently having a bad day.They have underage servers serving alcohol and i will NEVER GO BACK and I visit this place frequently..well i You lost my business read more

Quick and friendly. Not the greatest food. Every time I order from here, I'm honestly disappointed in the food. It is almost always dry and lacking some serious Mexican flavor. The salsa hails far too strongly of Pace and the meats are barely seasoned. If that's what I wanted, I'd go to Taco Bell. The staff are the restaurant's most redeeming quality. They seem to enjoy themselves and that comes across to the customers. Overall, it'll do...but if you are a true Mexican food connoisseur, definitely go somewhere else. This place will disappoint in big ways. read more

This restaurant is adhering to proper social distancing and taking measures to limit exposure. They're currently doing digital menus and have the drinks and complimentary salsa in styrofoam cups/containers. The hostess and server were friendly. Our server was prompt and personable. The salsa flavor was okay. I ordered the carne asada burrito and my husband ordered the chori-pollo. The steak inside came in small pieces as opposed to strips. Not bad, just not my preference. Otherwise, it was well-seasoned. We didn't care much for the refried beans. Something off about them. read more

Don't waste your time going here. The food was not and the service was horrible we sat for a long time without drinks after been given salsa. If your food is not good they will not take it off your ticket either you ordered it if it taste like crap you have to pay for it. After paying my ticket it took for ever to bring me my change. Finally someone else brought me my change like no I am not leaving you a 12 dollar tip sorry service sucked and we where ignored. Would have been better to just go to Taco Bell. read more

I like this Happy Mexican. I have never experienced any problems. Good food, pretty good atmosphere and good prices. Typical spot for Mexican food. Try them! read more

Happy Mexican - This is one of the chicken dishes... sorry I forgot the name of it . I got it without beans and it comes with flour tortillas. - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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GROOOOOSSSSSSS Man, where do I begin? I know I say this in my reviews a lot but BLAND. I don't mean lack of salt, lack of flavor, chilli powder, garlic, onions, cumin, flavors you'd expect in Mexican food. Authentic Mexican food anyway. It tasted massed produced and canned. Chain TASTE, chain SERVICE. Nothing particularly wrong about service but very impersonal. I could also tell they cooked their wings in old grease which is bad because we were one of the first customers of the day meaning it was probably left over from last night. Everything seemed to taste OLD, rice, chips. Not fresh, semi hot. This place is foul. Taco Bell has more authentic food and some locations found horse meat in their tacos. NO! Wack. read more

Great portion sizes. Food came out hot and fast. Guacamole seemed pre-made and not fresh. I did go without a beverage for a bit, but my server was also having to hostess, so it was of no fault of her own. Will be back read more

Happy Mexican - Happy Mexican - shrimp fajitas, queso and guacamole... my favorite meal! - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Their portions are BIG. Enough to take home half your plate after getting stuffed. And a test of a Mexican place for me is how do they do Huevos Rancheros. It was good, it was tasty, but scrambled eggs? Come on! It's got to be over easy if you're going to impress me. The other measuring stick between Authentic and TexMex also-ran is the type of tortillas you offer. Here you get flour tortillas without questions. I'm sure they had corn as an alternative, but if you had only asked, this could've been an extra star. Or maybe it was the salsa and chips, which didn't rank as high as other places. The salsa was good, fresh, but the chips were right along the lines of On The Border (the type you get at the supermarket). Good place for lunch, but you fall on the TexMex side of the fence. read more

Festive place. Drinks are good. Food is just OK. Don't trust the pictures on the menu because your food will not look like that! read more

Happy Mexican - The drinks are pretty good. - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Huge portion. I ordered a fajita shrimp chimichanga and it was yummy! Service was great, the food came super fast read more

Happy Mexican - Fajita shrimp chimichanga! - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

One of our favorite places. My daughter loves the rice and I get the carne asada tacos, which are very good. Great drink specials, great service, and always a good time. I don't like all the notes on the door telling me if I order a drink and don't like it I still have to pay, luckily I don't drink there but still something to think about. Sometimes my daughter and I just grab a couple orders of rice and chips to go and make a meal out of it, they have authentic rice. You'll like this place!! read more

Ok! I come to this part of Memphis about twice a month! Always looking for a decent meal. This is not the place! Happy the Fajita Enchilada (steak), it had little chopped up hard pieces of I assume steak. Guacamole was not good and the salsa was pitiful. Only reason I gave them 2 stars was the margarita wasn't too bad..I have had better! read more

Today marks my 3rd time ordering from this location and I am saddened & dissappointed. My first experience was takeout. I walked into the restaurant and ordered, my food was prepared quickly & accurately with no problems. I ordered yesterday through Uber Eats & added the Banana Chimi. The Banana Chimi was delicious & still warm!! I didn't want the ice cream that came with it so I tossed it. Today I ordered again through Uber Eats. I think their nachos are delicious, so I ordered one nacho & one Chimi Cheese. I usually eat my dessert first so I bit into my Chimi Cheese with excitement, only to find that it was freezing cold. I took a bite from the opposite end, thinking it could be salvaged but to no avail. I decided to try the ice cream since the Chimi was such a dissappointed. When I opened the togo ice cream container the ice cream looked funny. It wasn't creamy, it was broken up. I tried to scoop a little further & it was worse as I went down. I checked the bottom of the container to find this particular ice cream was 3 months past it's expiration date!!! I should have checked the I've cream I received yesterday... I've never been served expired food before and wasn't sure how to handle this situation. I tried calling the restaurant but the call went straight to voicemail & the mailbox was full. I tried going to their website to contact them & I can only find telephone numbers. It's disappointing because it seems like their restaurant service is good, but togo orders get no love. read more

Happy Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I came to get food and the receptions was very nasty to a customer & the old man that's a Manager was too !! I almost walked out !! Then after all that the receptions was nasty & rude to me also . The lady hadn't did anything so was nice just trying to get her food. After playing for my food the receptions tried to keep my change. After I question her about my whole $1.00 she got smart . We can't come in to get food & need .01 & they give it to us , but you wanna keep the change. I want ever come back here . The food was ok ,but Not worthy of my hard earned money!!! read more

This place has been nothing but good to me. THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD in town, drinks are always on point, staff is friendly. This is a place me and my husband and BFF go where everyone knows your name (or at least your face). Fajita nachos and the Happy Grande Burrito are our favorite dishes. We love the frozen jumbo margaritas and they can make any cocktail you can dream up. Yes, sometimes it gets over crowded and hype but I think that just speaks to just how awesome they are. If you haven't been, it's a must go! read more

I absolutely hate this Happy Mexican. The one on Primacy Pkwy have better customer service and food/drinks. They are always nice and they seat you fast! There's nothing more to say. You all suck!!! read more

My family and I were on our way home from a long road trip. We decided to stop at this place because 1) it was down the street from the hotel and 2) it was busy so it must be good. We were seated, given chips and salsa, but no one came to take our order. For 15 minutes we waited and then left. The chips were bland and the salsa was just ok. I did notice the signs on the door about having to pay for a meal even if you didn't like and saw that it was reinforced in the menu. That should have been my first clue that this restaurant wasn't going to be one for good service. read more

They could not make a chicken quesadilla without veggies even when the manager said they could if I ordered as grilled chicken and specified no veggies. The shredded chicken is prepared with the veggies so I was told to order the grilled chicken and that would be able to be made without veggies. Ordered the grilled and specifically said no veggies as that's what the manager said to do, since grilled chicken has no veggies. They made shredded then refused to remake it correctly. Horrible customer service too as they said the do not follow special instructions. This was needed for a red pepper food allergy which they were made aware of beforehand and they shredded chicken has red peppers cooked into it. read more

Not really a favorite place of mine!! Had a question for the bartender about a drink and he instantly got an attitude because i told him i didnt like the drink. The food was okay read more

We were seated right away. Served chips and salsa. Waited over 15 minutes for order. Had to go ask waiters, including ours, that were sitting in the first booth on their iPhones if we could have refill. Finally served our food and never saw the waiter again. Had to go to booth again to ask for waiter for check. No water refills throughout the meal. It was 6:30 PM on. Friday evening, restaurant half full. Oh, no toilet paper in women's bathroom! read more

The best lunch deal in town. I wanted good tasting food with a lot of meat and the steak and mushroom did not disappoint! It's a nice atmosphere, very nice inside and clean! The staff is very friendly. I highly recommend this if you like good portion size, variety, and excellent tasting food! read more

A poor representation of Americanized Texican food. The house margarita is weak and watered down, and their interpretation of Mexican food is bland. Service was good, but skip it. There are better options. read more